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Protasco BhdXKLS:5070 +4.76%55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5070 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,407 Construction companies, Protasco Bhd ranks better than 70.08% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5070'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 4.38 Max: 67.08
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Protasco Bhd was 67.08. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 4.38.
XKLS:5070's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.08% of 1407
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:5070: 0.92
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Protasco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Protasco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Protasco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Protasco Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.92 to 67.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #421 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Protasco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.48 is near median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 67.08. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Protasco Bhd's value of 4.48 is 109.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #421 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Protasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protasco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #421 out of 1407 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Protasco Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Protasco Bhd's value of 4.48 is 109.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Protasco Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.92 to 67.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Protasco Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Protasco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.48 is 109.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Protasco Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Protasco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 109.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Protasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Protasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5070:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.48 (near median its 10-year median of 4.38)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.22 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.3% above the Construction median (#421 of 1407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Protasco Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. The company's business segments include: Maintenance, Construction, Property development, Engineering & consultancy services, Trading & manufacturing, Education, Clean energy, Hotel & hospitality, Asset management, and Agriventure. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Maintenance segment, which is engaged in the maintenance of federal and state roads. The company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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